Originally Posted by
bheseltine
i experimented with different tensions but nothing changed. as you indicate, it's probably the fact it's cheap. i guess my friend's is of higher quality. are there any, in particular, you'd recommend?
personally, the chainline doesn't bother me now i know it hasn't that big of a deal. if i can quieten it down without having to change the bottom bracket i'd prefer that
Sometimes you can correct chain line by either flipping the cog around or moving the chain ring to the other side of the crank spider. Also, I've had several chains that made noise even when chain line was dead on and components were new. It was a vibration that I felt more than heard. Look up "chordal action." If that's what you're experiencing, the official word is to ignore it - it's not hurting anything and may go away as parts bed in.